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Decades-long heart study shows longer lives, lower cardiovascular risks
Apr 18, 2022
Cardiovascular disease risk fell and life expectancy rose since 1960 among participants of the landmark Framingham Heart Study, a new analysis shows.
Apr 18, 2022
Cardiovascular disease risk fell and life expectancy rose since 1960 among participants of the landmark Framingham Heart Study, a new analysis shows.
Apr 15, 2022
The pandemic may be just the beginning for new vaccine tech, but the fight against the coronavirus will require more, experts say.
Apr 14, 2022
An abnormal buildup of fat in the liver affects nearly 1 in 4 adults worldwide, placing them at higher risk for heart disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement that encourages greater screening.
Apr 13, 2022
The environmental justice movement grew from a convergence of health, environmental and civil rights needs.
Apr 11, 2022
The steps we take to prevent heart disease in humans don't work for dogs. But that doesn't mean there's nothing we can do to protect heart health in our furry companions.
Apr 6, 2022
One of the best, and easiest, ways to prevent heart disease and other chronic illnesses is to walk at a moderate to vigorous pace at least 150 minutes each week. Research shows the faster and more frequently you can do so, the better.
Apr 5, 2022
The indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been linked to deaths from heart disease, stroke and more, but basic steps can protect you.
Apr 1, 2022
The American Heart Association and two other national heart organizations issued joint guidelines Friday that update how heart failure should be prevented and treated.
Mar 30, 2022
People who eat at least two servings of avocado – the equivalent of one whole avocado – each week may have a lower risk for heart disease than those who eat little or no avocado, new research suggests.
Mar 18, 2022
People with tears in the aorta, the major artery coming from the heart, have been dying at a growing rate over the past decade, according to new research that shows Black people and women are seeing the greatest increase.
Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.